Shimagasuri (Modern beauty in Japanese Kimono) camellia They were many kept girls

They were many kept girls by a man in Tsukiji of the Meiji era

Very nice contrast

technique: Woodblock

also it is hard to find his small limited edition print

5 x 35 cm)

Shimagasuri (Modern beauty in Japanese Kimono) camellia They were many kept girlsFabulous modern Bijin ga print "Shimagasuri" (Modern beauty in Japanese Kimono) is by Matazo Kayama (1927 2004). Matazo Kayama was a Japanese Nihon ga painter of the 20th century, born in Kyoto in 1927. He is a well known artist in Japan and also a worldwide artist. Many of his artworks have been sold at famous auctions, including Christie's New York. This print is highly desirable and hard to find. This print shows modern and cool Japanese beauty.